Waikaretu ride, 4-5 February?

[Adriaan]

It'll be my first trail ride.

Who's going ?

[green machine]

It's a great ride....you will love it on the Big Banger.....probably the only ride i enjoyed on my 450 before i dropped nuts and went back to a 250.....haha

[RJM]

My favourite ride of the year. Reasonably easy going follow the leader with a variety of terrains and views to take in.

One part I always find amusing is people struggling over the riverstones onto the beach... Instead of turning right over the stones go straight along the bottom of the hill paralell to the beach and you're straight onto the sand.

[scott411]

My favourite ride of the year. Reasonably easy going follow the leader with a variety of terrains and views to take in.

One part I always find amusing is people struggling over the riverstones onto the beach... Instead of turning right over the stones go straight along the bottom of the hill paralell to the beach and you're straight onto the sand.

that way down is way more fun,
(and i have to admit it is fun leading it that way then looking back and seeing the carnage)

[glukasil]

hi guys. any info on the ride? web page? thanx

[noobi]

hi guys. any info on the ride? web page? thanx

http://www.mrmotorcycles.co.nz/pages...60e4a3132ae22e

Directions:
Signposted from Rangiriri Bridge.
** NO Family/Pee Wee Loop. Will not return to base for lunch - fuel and lunch truck provided **
Classes:
- Anyone who has a 2 or 4 wheel motorcycle or ATV.
- No Pillion Passengers, UTV's, or buggy's
- No Children under 7 on main loop
- Children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult/parent/guardian on the main loop
Terrain:
Waikaretu Beach Run which is an 80 km loop with a fuel lunch stop
Contact:
Craig Ph: 09 237 3095, 0274 581 544
Sign in from:
8:30am
Starts at:
9:45am
Other details:
21st ANNUAL CHARITY TRAIL RIDE SERIES 2011/12
MR Motorcycles Charity Trail Ride series now takes on its 21st year of raising money for the Franklin and North Waikato Communities.
Last year’s Charity Trail Ride Series raised over $100,000 for local community organizations.
MR Motorcycles Director’s Craig Brown and Scott Wilkins have been overwhelmed with the continued support of the riders, communities and land owners.
It is one of the most popular and well attended series in the country.
What you will need
Helmets are compulsory. Boots (no sneakers). Sensible clothing. A well-prepared motorcycle, spare fuel, a good tyre, and a good attitude.
Please Be Early
Sign on is from 8:30am. There will be no riders briefing. Ride will start approx 9:45
Fees
Adult Riders...........$30
Under 16...............$20
Family Concessions.....$70 (2 adults and up to 3 kids living at the same address)

[RJM]

that way down is way more fun,
(and i have to admit it is fun leading it that way then looking back and seeing the carnage)

Hah that's nasty.

48 hours until we're on the trail...

[Adriaan]

48 hours until we're on the trail...

Bike sorted and ready to roll !!!

[Jay GTI]

Hey Adriaan, despite our PMs I can't make it now... so yet another "ok, next time then"

[RJM]

Finally got round to editing some footage from Waikaretu. Still getting used to the camera and editing, a little too much visor in all my clips...

[Adriaan]

heh... thats me next to "the mud" @2.33mins in.

[RJM]

To the side in the red / black? I was surprisedthat little puddle created such a jam. I edited the traffic jam out but my mate and I were bar to bar having a chat and some chump jams his way through between us, hope he got a better finishing position... Chump.

[Adriaan]

Yeah, red and black.

I was stuck behind the jam and the black beast doesnt take standing around too well. It was overheating, so I pulled off to the side and waited for it to clear a bit.

I'd only just kicked it into action again.